9-Attachment 9 Office of Supplier Diversity Form.docx

This document is an Attachment 9 Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) form from the State of Delaware's Division of Small Business, providing contact and registration information for minority, women, and small business certification. The form offers details on how businesses can self-register, submit applications, and receive business development information through the Delaware OSD, with multiple contact methods including email (OSD@Delaware.gov), telephone (302-577-8477), and physical addresses in Wilmington and Dover. The document explicitly notes that submission of an OSD application is optional and will not influence any award decision.

The related state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeking qualified vendors to provide venues and related services for conferences, trainings, community forums, and engagement events statewide. The RFP aims to establish a pool of approved vendors, with multiple awards anticipated based on event size, scope, and geographic location. The document emphasizes DHSS's mission of improving individual quality of life through health promotion, self-sufficiency, and protection of at-risk populations, with the vendor selection process designed to support these organizational objectives.